Sphere has just exposed the cover jackets and full track list for their 3rd album “Third Planet”. In a previous article early release details were reported and now the release information is complete. The new album’s track list includes 5 songs from their 4 singles released over the past year and a half plus 7 new tracks for 12 total. The album is set for release on July 11th – all the release details follow..
Sphere consists of voice actresses (seiyuu) Aki Toyosaki, Ayahi Takagaki, Haruka Tomatsu, and Minako Kotobuki who are also busy with solo releases. Ayahi Takagaki just released a new single “Tsuki no Namida” on June 13th (release details) and Haruka Tomatsu is working on a new single “Yume no Sekai” which will be released on July 25th (release details).
Sphere has also announced special 2-day live performance “Orbit Live Tour 2012 FINAL SPECIAL STAGE” for Makuhari Messe Event Hall – September 15th & 16th.
The new album includes singles – “Hazy” featured as ending theme for anime Hanasaku Iroha, “LET ME DO!!” used as the theme for the Sphere variety show, “High Powered” features as opening theme for anime Ika Musume season 2, and their most recent double-A single “Non stop road / Ashita e no Kaerimichi” (release details) that features the opening and ending theme for anime Natsuiro Kiseki.
The album is offered in three editions:
- – Limited “Blue Planet Box” in special packaging with photo frame, bonus Blu-ray with HD version of the music video(s) and footage of live performance “Spring Party is HERE!” held at Makuhari Messe on April 17th 2011.
- – Limited with bonus DVD with music video(s) and off-shoot footage.
- – Regular CD-only with a First Press version that includes a special event ticket.
Sphere – “Third Planet” – release date July 11th 2012